Dee'S Carrot Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. sifted flour (all-purpose)
2 c. sugar
1 oz. sweet German chocolate, grated
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained (save juice)
3 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 c. vegetable oil
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. raw carrots, grated
1 1/2 c. pecans, chopped (optional)
1/2 bag coconut (optional)

Preparation

Combine flour, sugar, chocolate, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and baking powder.
Add pineapple syrup, eggs, oil and vanilla. Mix well at medium speed for 3 minutes.
Add pineapple, carrots, pecans and coconut, if desired.
Pour batter into buttered and floured tube pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 75 to 90 minutes.
Cool for 10 minutes.
Frost with a cream cheese frosting.